Dinosaur Activity – Peg-osaurus!
Kids just love this “Peg-osaurus” dinosaur fine motor skills activity! Giving the dinosaurs their spikes back is so much fun! Not only does this teach them their colors and counting, but it also helps to work on their fine motor skills too.
Plus, we made things extra easy for the grown ups with our free printable dinosaurs. Keep reading to get them!
Dinosaur Fine Motor Activity For Kids
The great thing about this activity is that it’s fun and full of learning. Add this to your list of dinosaur educational activities that you want to try! Hands-on learning is the perfect way for early learners to be able to use their hands and their minds at the same time.
You can make a DIY version out of cardboard, or save time with our free printable!
How to Make This Dinosaur Activity
Here’s how you can make and play with this fun and easy dinosaur activity. In this video, you’ll find that it’s a fast and easy activity to set up, and the kids can use it to start learning right away. This is the perfect dinosaur activity idea for kids.
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How to Make This Dinosaur Activity
Here’s how you can make and play with this fun and easy dinosaur activity. In this video, you’ll find that it’s a fast and easy activity to set up, and the kids can use it to start learning right away. This is the perfect dinosaur activity idea for kids.
All activities should be supervised by an adult. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links.
Printable Dinosaur Activity
We understand that grown ups are busy and might not have the time to make hand drawn dinosaurs on cardboard! We got you covered with a set of printable dinosaurs! The set includes 6 different dinosaurs that have a range of 1-6 peg spikes that need to be added.
To make this printable dinosaur fine motor activities last, be sure to laminate it first! If you are looking for a laminator, visit our comprehensive Arts and Crafts Supplies List for what we use!
Is using pegs still too tricky for your toddler? Then, make sure you download our free Poke the Animal printable where younger kids can strengthen fine motor skills while giving 3 spikey animals their spikes back using objects that are easier to handle like straws!
For more printable activities, visit our Printable Shop. It is filled with easy to set-up activities that help strengthen early childhood education skills!
Materials
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
On a piece of cardboard, draw your dinosaur and stick on a googly eye. You can create this yourself or get the kiddos involved! Alternatively, use our free printable dinosaurs!
Step 2
Use a sharp scissor to cut out the dinosaur shapes.
Step 3
Put colorful stickers on the dinosaur’s back.
Step 4
Tape a craft stick to the back for a fun handle!
Step 5
Provide colorful pegs/clothespins to match while strengthening fine motor skills!
Step 1
On a piece of cardboard, draw your dinosaur and stick on a googly eye. You can create this yourself or get the kiddos involved! Alternatively, use our free printable dinosaurs!
Step 2
Use a sharp scissor to cut out the dinosaur shapes.
Step 3
Put colorful stickers on the dinosaur’s back.
Step 4
Tape a craft stick to the back for a fun handle!
Step 5
Provide colorful pegs/clothespins to match while strengthening fine motor skills!
Educational Benefits for This Fun Dinosaur Activity
This simple dinosaur activity is excellent for teaching kids to learn and match colors. You can also use this activity for learning numbers. Once a child has matched all the pegs, have them count how many there are!
One of the most important skills being strengthened in this activity is fine motor skills. Clothespins or pegs are perfect for targeting the small muscles in hands and fingers. As both ends are being squeezed to the open position, those fingers are getting a great workout!
This type of activity is a fantastic stepping stone to preparing kid’s hands for important practical life skill tasks like writing, buttoning, and zipping to name a few! For more fine motor activities be sure to visit our comprehensive Fine Motor Skills List!
Educational Benefits for This Fun Dinosaur Activity
This simple dinosaur activity is excellent for teaching kids to learn and match colors. You can also use this activity for learning numbers. Once a child has matched all the pegs, have them count how many there are!
One of the most important skills being strengthened in this activity is fine motor skills. Clothespins or pegs are perfect for targeting the small muscles in hands and fingers. As both ends are being squeezed to the open position, those fingers are getting a great workout!
This type of activity is a fantastic stepping stone to preparing kid’s hands for important practical life skill tasks like writing, buttoning, and zipping to name a few! For more fine motor activities be sure to visit our comprehensive Fine Motor Skills List!
Store-Bought Dinosaur Learning Activities
Here are my top picks for educational toys and games for the dino-fan!
Dinosaur Egg Discovery Kit
Discover 12 unique dinosaurs while strengthening fine motor skills while excavating them from eggs. The kit comes with 12 matching cards.
Alphabet Dinosaur Puzzle
This puzzle includes 26 easy-to-grasp pieces, one for each letter of the alphabet. A great way to encourage fine motor and letter recognition skills!
Build a Dinosaur Toy
This set includes 3 dinosaurs that can be taken apart and assembled. It includes a low-speed motor drill with 2 kinds of drill bits. Great item for STEM and fine motor skills.
Big Book About Dinosaurs
This book is the Ultimate Dinopedia for kids! It includes stunning illustrations with fun facts that are age appropriate for ages 4 to 8 years old.
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